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Reminder to enter AVI Afrique 2017 Awards

AVI Afrique 2017 Awards Ceremony is taking place in Johannesburg on 25 October 2017. The Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) SOC Limited is reminding all youth innovators to enter to stand a chance to be crowned for their innovative excellence in the aviation sector.

22 Sep 2017

Reminder to enter AVI Afrique 2017 Awards

The AVI Afrique Awards is currently in its sixth year and presents a platform for individuals with a passion for innovation and elevating aviation through bright ideas, designs, and prototypes, to showcase their capabilities.

The grand prize will be R20,017, the second-place winner will receive R15,000, and third place will receive R10,000.

Categories

Student innovator: Strictly for 18 years and above and still studying
Emerging innovator: Independent innovator not working for any research institution or university
Professional innovator: Working within an institution or involved in a research environment
Organisations: Any organisation including research and educational institutions
Media: Journalists with an interest in aviation

For more and to enter, go to www.aviafrique.co.za.

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